^Lot 181 DWM 1906 Navy Luger 9mm #9813a

'Second Issue'. With matching magazine. Imperial German Navy contact toggle-locked recoil operated semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, manufactured circa 1906-1907. Features a blued finish with straw colored small parts, 6" heavy taper barrel, dovetailed patridge front sight, fully-adjustable Micro rear sight, smooth crescent trigger, knurled charging knobs on the rear toggle link, manual safety of the left side of the frame w/ “GESICHERT” upper marking, grip safety, knurled push button magazine release, 8 round magazine with wood base, steel frame with lanyard loop & shaved stock lug, and finely checkered wood grips. Matching serial numbers have been observed on the frame, barrel extension, front toggle link, lock bolt, side plate, take-down lever, inside of both grip panels and grip safety. Some parts could not be examined due to the rear toggle link connecting pin being unable to be removed. Other Markings: Receiver – German Navy "Crown over M" receiver proofs stamped twice. Front Toggle Link – Script “DWM”. Wood base of magazine stamped with matching serial number "9813' and German navy proof. Pistol retains approximately 85% of its blued finish showing edge/holster wear, straw is about 40%. Action is crisp, the bore is very good/bright and the wood grips are very good with minor wear.
NRA Condition-Near Very Good. C&R Firearm.